Finance Accountant Apprentice

Job Description

Salary: £23,500

Permanent | Full Time | Office based in Huntingdon (Hybrid Working Available)

Start date: March 2026

Right to Work in the UK: To be considered for this role you must currently have right to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about finance and have recently completed your A Levels — including Maths? Do you want to study towards a fully funded Professional accounting technician Level 4?

This Accountancy Apprenticeship is designed for college leavers looking to kick-start their career while studying towards a professional qualification.

Your future counts. Let’s shape it together.

At Anglian Water, we know that great ideas come from diverse perspectives. That’s why we’re looking for someone who’s curious, driven, and ready to grow—no matter your background or where your journey started.

We’re offering a unique opportunity for 2 apprentices to join our Finance team and complete a fully funded qualification, gaining real-world experience across our finance functions. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and doing the right thing—for our customers, our communities, and the environment.

What will you be doing?

As our valued apprentice, you’ll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records for the organisation’s assets — from acquisition through to disposal — ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. You’ll be supported by experienced finance professionals and gain valuable insight into how large-scale financial operations are managed.

You’ll be supported every step of the way as you work towards your AAT qualification, with opportunities to progress and shape your future in finance.

During your apprenticeship you will rotate every 9 months between the teams within Finance. This will give you an in-depth understanding of the team and the business!

What we’re looking for

• Currently qualified at A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• A strong communicator who enjoys working with others

• Good organisational and time management abilities

• Please note that due to funding we cannot consider applicants with degree level or higher accounts qualifications

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to

• Professional accounting technician Level 4

• Personal private healthcare

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)

• Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%

• Annual bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits tailored to your well-being and lifestyle

• Hybrid working – split your time between home and our Huntingdon

Diversity and Inclusion

At Anglian Water, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, or any other characteristic. We actively encourage applications from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups in the engineering and operations fields.

Your learning journey
As part of our commitment to helping you grow and thrive; you'll be studying at college, chosen by us, one day a week. This is just one of the ways we invest in your development—empowering you to reach your full potential while making a positive difference for our customers, communities, and the environment.

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026

Next Steps: As part of your application, you’ll be asked to answer screening questions to help us learn more about you and your motivations for applying. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on either Monday 2nd February or Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at Lancaster House office in Huntingdon.